With the release of their incredibly impressive second album Every Open Eye, CHVRCHES have strengthened their status as one of the most-loved and respected bands in the game. Attracting perfect or near-perfect scores all over the world, the album broke into the Top 10 in the US, UK, Australia and elsewhere on its release.

Their debut Bones of What You Believe (2013) was recorded in isolation and propelled them to the spotlight via early blog support, word of mouth and over 350 shows in just two years.

A study in contrasts - a fiercely intelligent pop band with a DIY ethos, wildly popular and critically acclaimed, a huge-sounding band that do more with less - CHVRCHES are poised to become one of 2016’s true global stars.

PURITY RING

WITH SPECIAL GUESTS MAJICAL CLOUDZ

BROUGHT TO YOU BY LANEWAY PRESENTS & PENNY DROPPresented by Noisey

Tickets to the General Public on sale 9am, Friday 23 October (local time)

PURITY RING, the Canadian duo comprising vocalist Megan James and producer/synth wizard Corin Roddick, are enjoying a huge 2015. Their stellar second album Another Eternity (4AD), has been all over the radio, and helped them sell out shows worldwide and spellbind audiences on late-night TV.

Surely one of the most exciting live propositions around right now, PURITY RING’s show is highly original. Corin plays a custom-made synth/percussion gizmo that doubles as a light show, and Megan designs all of their onstage getup. Prepare for a complete sensory experience when PURITY RING hit the stage at their Laneway sideshow this year.

Joining them on the bill in Melbourne are the otherworldly MAJICAL CLOUDZ. The minimal synth/vocal project of Montreal local Devon Welsh and multi-instrumentalist Matthew Otto, the Cloudz are one of those rare acts that have the power to make you laugh, cry, fall deeply in love and have your heart savagely broken all in the space of one set. LP Are You Alone?, the follow up to 2013’s brilliant Impersonator came out last week and is already looking to be one this year’s word-of-mouth favourites.

MAJICAL CLOUDZ will also be doing their own headline show in Sydney. Details below.

THE INTERNET

BROUGHT TO YOU BY LANEWAY PRESENTS & PENNY DROPPresented by Thump, RRR and FBi

Tickets to the General Public on sale 9am, Friday 23 October (local time)

R&B/neo-soul outfit THE INTERNET have got to be the most seductive Odd Future offshoot to date - just listen to 'Girl ft. Kaytradana' for proof.

The L.A based band released their third album Ego Death in July this year, to uniformly excellent reviews and praise from media and fans alike. Singer/producer Syd the Kid sings about honesty, love, lust and the warm Californian breeze, her sultry voice sailing over co-producer Matt Martians’ slinking bass lines and luscious guitar/synth melodies. Live, THE INTERNET are a six-person outfit sure to lull you into a blissed-out smooth soul dream.

THE INTERNET will be supported by rising local star, Melbourne based singer-songwriter and musician JAALA. Check out her latest cut, the highly innovative track Salt Shaker here.

TOBIAS JESSO JR.

BROUGHT TO YOU BY LANEWAY PRESENTS & PENNY DROPPresented by RRR and FBi

Tickets to the General Public on sale 9am, Friday 23 October (local time)

Canadian native/LA resident TOBIAS JESSO JR. comes to Australia for the very first time for the Laneway tour, toting his breakthrough debut Goon. Recalling classic songwriters in the vein of Randy Newman and Harry Nilsson, TOBIAS aims straight for the heart with his lyrical directness and weapon of choice, the piano. Collaborating with the likes of Danielle Haim, famed producer Ariel Rechtshaid, former Girls bassist JR White and the Black Keys’ Patrick Carney, and with a songwriting credit on superstar Sia’s latest track, TOBIAS’ heart-stopping tunes signal the arrival of a major new talent.

SHAMIR

BROUGHT TO YOU BY LANEWAY PRESENTS & I OH YOUPresented by The Music, FBi and Noisey

Tickets on sale 10am, Thursday 22 October (local time)

20 year old Las Vegas artist SHAMIR Bailey burst onto the scene in 2014 with his EP Northtown, receiving crazy amounts of praise for the then 19 year old. Northtown opener 'If It Wasn’t True' catapulted Shamir into the limelight, showcasing his modern take on soul, r&b, house, disco, rap and pop. SHAMIR’s recently released debut LP Ratchet (XL Recordings/Remote Control Records) has critics going wild for his super quirky and uplifting jams. Pitchfork’s coveted Best New Musictitle was awarded to Ratchet and described as ‘an honest, earnest pop record.’ Ratchet lead single 'On The Regular' continues to dominate airwaves in Australia, with its catchy melodies and perfect application of cow bell.

SHAMIR’s music is infectiously uplifting and is unlike anything you’ve ever seen before. A true example of a modern day multi-genre musical star, don’t miss out on seeing SHAMIR in his absolute prime.

St. Jerome's Laneway Festival is about leading new and revered seminal music. The festival has always been interested in finding what's fresh and bringing it to unique settings and surrounds to be appreciated by music lovers.

The size of the festivals, the locations and the way we encourage community all form part of the way in which the Laneway team strive to present a live music experience like no other.